Nigerian music star Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has stirred conversation online with his remarks about the influence of financial contribution on parental authority.
Speaking during a recent chat with content creator Enzo, the singer claimed that Nigerian parents are less likely to chastise children who contribute significantly to the household income.
The conversation arose when Rema encouraged Enzo to get a tattoo similar to his. Enzo, however, declined, saying his mother wouldn’t approve and cited a past experience where she gave him the silent treatment for braiding his hair.
Rema responded with a candid observation:
“Don’t worry, you just need to hustle a little bit more. Wait till you cash out big. Nigerian parents don’t advise breadwinners.”
The ‘Calm Down’ crooner, who lost his father at a young age, has previously shared that he became his family’s breadwinner in his teenage years. He revealed that he made his first million at 17 and gave it all to his mother.
Rema’s comments have sparked a mix of reactions online, with many Nigerians resonating with the idea that financial independence often shifts family dynamics.